This 420 episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is sponsored by The Travel Agency -- Shonitria's fave legal NYC dispensary. Arana joins this episode to chat about what it's like being a cannamom working in the legal weed industry.  Drop by The Travel Agency's newest location in Downtown Brooklyn and let 'em know Blunt Blowin' Mama sent you: https://www.thetravelagency.co/ Follow The Travel Agency on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thetravelagency.co Arana says she never felt the stigma on weed until she started working in the industry. She's the president and co-founder of The Travel Agency, a BIPOC-founded company that believes legal cannabis has the power to repair the damage caused by the war on drugs. The Travel Agency is a purpose-driven business, with the brand new Downtown Brooklyn store owned by those who have experienced cannabis-related injustices and their Union Square dispensary directing over half of the profits to The Doe Fund. The Manhattan mama says it took a while for her to figure out how to talk to the parents at her kids' school about what she does for a living. But she says she realized she should have no shame or feel a need to qualify her cannabis profession because weed has never harmed or killed anyone, unlike alcohol. Arana also shares how cannabis has been a useful tool in her marriage and a way she even bonds with her mom! Plus, Arana teaches us how to know if the weed you're buying in the newly legal state of New York is counterfeit or not -- she also details the dangers of vaping and what to look out for when buying vape carts. This is such a good episode -- happy 420, y'all!     

Join Blunt Blowin’ Mama for a conversation on consuming cannabis during pregnancy! Many mamas wonder if they should or shouldn’t consume the plant while pregnant. Kait "cannanursekait" Boettcher and Sandra "The Kush Nurse" Guynes provide answers on this episode. The two mamas, registered nurses, and cannabis advocates share everything folks need to know about harm reductive cannabis consumption during pregnancy. We also talk about best ways to consume during each trimester, how they approached cannabis during pregnancy and postpartum, what research says, how to talk to your provider about it and more.  Listen to the full conversation by watching the What To Know About Using Cannabis During Pregnancy Workshop: https://bluntblowinmama.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1129643 Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on IG: @bluntblowinmama Join Blunt Blowin' Mama on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Follow Sandra on IG: @thekushnurse    

Being a mom who smokes weed is honestly something I am very proud of because I know I am a great mom and it's mostly because cannabis is part of my self-care routine. However, cannabis is still federally illegal and very misunderstood due to the lack of education on the plant. Most people still consider weed a drug and those who partake in it drug addicts. So imagine what these naysayers call moms who smoke weed? It's hardly kind. This episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast is sponsored by Cubiq.  Cubiq offers high-quality microdosing psychedelic products such as gummies and capsules. Cubiq believes psychedelics are an ancient tool, brought to earth to increase cognitive function, energy, enlightenment & enhance focus. This is a source and shroomie microdosing product Blunt Blowin' Mama trusts for her own wellness and now she's sharing it with you.  Learn more about Cubiq: https://getcubiq.co/ Just for BBM listeners, try Cubiq for 20% off using the following promo code at checkout: BBM20 I'm no stranger to dealing with haters and the uninformed who believe in the stigma around weed. I often get asked: How do I deal with haters and those who want to label me a bad mom for smoking weed? On this episode, I lay out exactly how to handle someone who wants to judge, shame and bad mouth moms who smoke weed and what to do if someone tries to come for you because you're a cannamom. Normalization of weed will soon come but in the meantime, here's how to navigate people in your life who just don't understand how weed is plant medicine that does way more good than harm.  Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Join me on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bluntblowinmama?

When it comes to mothers deciding whether or not to medicate with cannabis Dr. Oga Obie says, "Mother knows best." Blunt Blowin’ Mama sits down with the brilliant Dr. Obie to unpack the medicinal value of cannabis and dive into why education and intuition are always the right choice when it comes to a mother’s decision to consume plant medicine during pregnancy. So many of your frequently asked questions about cannabis use during and for pregnancy were answered during this incredibly informative episode. Buckle in while we dive deep into the value that self-inquiry and independent research bring when it comes to choosing alternative paths to wellness. We also unpack the problematic details of an article associating cannabis consumption in pregnancy with autism in some children.  Want to learn about how to incorporate cannabis into your lifestyle as a pregnant or breastfeeding parent? Then the BBM Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop and the Pregnancy And Cannabis Workshop is just for you! Shonitria spoke with expert panels on these important topics to answer frequently asked questions so that parents could make informed decisions about the plant during these important times in their lives. Weed is an option and these workshops will leave you with the confidence to make the decision that’s best for you when it comes to the plant.  Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntblowinmama Subscribe to Blunt Blowin' Mama on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZH98qX0coAHe--3mUSeSfQ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluntblowinmama/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluntblowinmama/  Don't forget to share this episode with a friend! Rate and leave a review for the podcast if it feels good :).   

On this week's episode of Blunt Blowin' Mama, we are running back a conversation where we analyze a study on cannabis use in pregnancy that was published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) on Nov. 15, 2021. This study claims that cannabis use in pregnancy causes higher levels of cortisol in the children born, resulting in more instances of anxiety, stress, and depression. Here's the study: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2106115118 Now, you know we tried to go straight to the source and we reached out to the study's author, Yasmin Hurd, but got no response. So we brought on our own medical experts to unpack the study's findings and provide real, transparent, and unbiased insights from two board-certified registered nurses, Kait Boettcher and Adjuan Edgerson. We asked each nurse a variety of questions about the study, and they broke down what this study's findings really mean for pregnant mamas using cannabis. The nurses also provide advice for expectant mothers who want to use cannabis for medical reasons. This episode is so informative and really teaches us that we hold the power to educate ourselves on the effects of cannabis -- especially when it comes to its use during pregnancy.  Want to know more about cannabis use for mamas? Then the BBM Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop and the Pregnancy And Cannabis Workshop is just for you! Shonitria spoke with expert panels on these important topics to answer frequently asked questions so that parents could make informed decisions about the plant during these important times in their lives. Weed is an option and these workshops will leave you with the confidence to make the decision that’s best for you and your family when it comes to the plant. Follow Kait Boettcher: @that.plant.nurse Follow Adjuan Edgerson: @nurse_unrxed  

This episode is for you, and I didn't hold back in this LIVE "Ask My Anything" conversation I had on Blunt Blowin' Mama's Instagram account. Listen, when I told y'all anything, you truly took it to heart and brought me questions on cannabis use during pregnancy, favorite products, and way more motherhood and cannabis questions. You just gotta tap in to see if I answered YOUR question -- should I do this again? I haven't done one of these episodes in years so maybe it's time to bring it back. Subscribe on YouTube here Follow on Instagram: @bluntblowinmama Follow on TikTok: @bluntblowinmama Watch BBM Cannabis and Motherhood Workshops: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ Don't forget to rate and review the podcast -- share Blunt Blowin' Mama with a friend who you think needs to hear this :). 

I breastfed both of my kids. But I only used cannabis while breastfeeding one of them. Not too surprisingly, my second born (my cannababy) was the kid I used cannabis while breastfeeding and he's the one I ended up breastfeeding the longest -- 25 months to be exact. I know it's no coincidence either because without cannabis I would have given up and thrown in the towel way sooner because breastfeeding is not easy -- neither is weaning. Well, that's what I thought until I started intentionally using cannabis postpartum and realizing along the way how helpful weed could really be for a breastfeeding mama. This is a highly requested topic and I am finally giving y'all all the information on why I used cannabis during breastfeeding, how I weaned both my kids, and how cannabis helped with not only my breastfeeding journey but weaning, too.  Learn more about breastfeeding and using cannabis by watching my informative workshop on it, the BBM Self-Guided Breastfeeding And Cannabis Workshop where I speak with lactation consultant Evonne Smith, Dr. Oga Obie, cannamom advocate and children's book author MsKindess Ramirez, and Jessica "The Mommy Jane." Our over 120-minute conversation is full of tips, tricks, advice and our own accounts on how weed is beneficial for the breastfeeding parent along with the most harm-reductive ways to consume it with a baby in the home. Watch it here: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluntblowinmama Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast. Sharing is caring, so send this episode to a friend, family member, or colleague who you think needs to hear it :).   

I used cannabis during my pregnancy with my second child and I firmly believe it was the best decision I ever could have made for myself and baby. I enjoyed my pregnancy, I was emotionally well and physically cared for with the help of cannabis. Now, I want to make sure other parents know that cannabis is an option for pregnancy, too. Listen, I know that pregnancy can be very challenging physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In my opinion, cannabis eases those challenges and allows me to just enjoy the blessing that is pregnancy -- bask in the experience as my body works a true miracle. It's so hard to be present for that miracle when navigating the many curveballs pregnancy can throw your way. So, after many requests from y'all, I put together this episode as a resource and needed guidance for anyone who is considering using cannabis during pregnancy and doesn't know where to start. This episode is a comprehensive breakdown of the best forms of cannabis you can incorporate into your life and my fave products for expecting mamas. Honestly, I should've done this episode sooner and I wish I had a resource like this for myself when I was pregnant with my first kid in 2015. But it's here now and I am so happy to provide it for you. Don't forget to tap into the products mentioned in the episode listed below.  Watch BBM workshops to learn more about using cannabis during pregnancy: https://bluntblowinmama.com/workshops/ Follow Blunt Blowin' Mama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluntblowinmama/ Brands I mentioned in the episode that I HIGHLY recommend for pregnant mamas: Kush Queen bath bombs: https://kushqueen.shop/ Cannabombz topicals: https://cannabombz.com/ Om Wellness: https://om-wellness.com/ Beso Wellness: https://besowellness.com/ Care By Design: https://cbd.org/ Pax: https://www.pax.com/    

I have been microdosing magic mushrooms and I want to tell y'all all about it on this episode of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast. I am sharing why I decided to try microdosing shrooms, how I do it and how long I intend to keep it up. Find out how and why psilocybin has been an intregal part of Blunt Blowin' Mama's healing journey as she has come out of her postpartum depression after baby No. 2. Y'all have been wanting me to get into exactly how I am using shrooms for my wellness routine and now I am telling all. I hope my candor inspires you.  Links mentioned on this episode: Fadiman Protocol -- https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/microdosing-guide-and-explainer.html Doubleblind magazine -- https://doubleblindmag.com Mikaela de la Myco -- https://www.mushwomb.love BBM Intro to Microdosing Workshop --https://bluntblowinmama.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1148511 Listen to episode 177 of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast featuring Mikaela -- https://bluntblowinmama.com/2023/04/06/magic-mushrooms-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum/ Listen to episode 121 of the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast featuring Doubleblind magazine co-founders Shelby and Madison -- https://bluntblowinmama.com/2021/07/22/bbm-ep-52-how-to-microdose-shrooms-everything-parents-need-to-know-about-psychedelics-featuring-shelby-and-madison-of-doubleblind-magazine/        

Our favorite OBGYN is back on the Blunt Blowin' Mama podcast! Dr. Genester Wilson-King is chatting with Shonitria about cannabis for menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea, which are severe debilitating cramps. The doctor talks about using Aima's CBD-CBG suppositories, which is a THC-free water-based product for pelvic pain and menstrual cramps that is inserted vaginally for direct pain relief without any psychoactive or "high" effects.  And can a doctor drug test a pregnant patient without your permission? Dr. Wilson-King answers this question for us!  Does weed harm fertility, and should you stop smoking weed if you're trying to get pregnant? The doctor shares some advice! Dr. Wilson-King provides helpful insight into how patients can handle encounters with rude or judge-y physicians and medical professionals. She also lays out very clearly the best approach to drug testing at hospitals and if it's really possible to detox cannabinoids from the system before birth. Having a board-certified medical professional on the podcast is always a pleasure. Y'all are gonna love this episode -- so happy to provide this resource :). Shop Aima CBD-CBG suppository, and for 10% off, use promo code BBM10:https://my-aima.com/ Follow Dr. Genester Wilson-King on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryrejuvenation? Dr. Genester Wilson King's website:  https://victoryrejuvenationcenter.com/ Sign up for the Blunt Blowin' Mama newsletter:  https://bluntblowinmama.com/join/